Forming in late 2005 this New Zealand six piece has created a sound that combines Eastern traditional instruments and psychedelic leanings with experimentation and musical liberation. Instrumental, thoughtful songs created by guitars, drums, sitars, violins, a Persian long necked lute, tablas, daabuka, piano and percussion found from various reaches of the universe.
An Emerald City have gathered an excellent following in their home country and have spent much of late 2007 early 2008 playing shows, festivals and tour supporting the release of their debut self titled EP. Which has received excellent reviews.
Their first three songs from their EP went on to high rotate on New Zealand alternative radio, and all were Top 40 New Zealand radio singles, despite commercial radio not being involved at all. Their first song Qing Song spent 12 weeks in New Zealand's premier alt radio stations top ten. With four weeks at number 1.
Having been one of the stand out local acts at Womad 2008, Soundsplash, and Rhythm and Vines, they are gaining a reputation as one of the country's most exciting and refreshing live acts. An Emerald City will spend the latter half of 2008 writing material for their debut album before another summer of live shows and festivals honing their performance and music. The band plans to relocate to Europe early 2009.

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